Driver's Education Instructor Part-time

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus Technical College is seeking a part-time Driver’s Education instructor to teach classes in accordance with Joshua’s Law and DDS requirements. The role covers classroom teaching, driving range practice, and on-road instruction to develop skills for a Class C license.

The position is non-benefits, exempt, with emphasis on program coordination, safety, and documentation of student progress, attendance, and testing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a GED or high school diploma.
• Experience or background in driver’s education preferred.
• Must become certified Driver Training Instructor per DDS and Joshua’s Law.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' driving skills and progress to provide feedback.
• Coordinate program components, materials, and driving range setup.
• Instruct students in car control, defensive driving, and road safety.
• Maintain records of attendance, grades, and progress.
• Report incidents and support scheduling for training sessions.

Skills

Driving skills

Classroom instruction

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Driver's Education Instructor Part-time

Requisition ID: JR0000000973

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Driver’s Education part-time instructor. The Drivers Education Instructor will teach Drivers’ Education classes as according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Instructors will coordinate, teach and assist students in the classroom and on both the driving range and over the road in developing skills necessary to obtain a Class C Driver’s License. This is a part-time/exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students’ skills, knowledge and/or abilities pertaining to driving (e.g. driving skills, related knowledge, progress, expectations, goals, insurance, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students and administration
• Collaborates with a variety of parties for the purposes of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Coordinates drivers’ education program (e.g. components, support needs, materials, equipment/supplies, teaching strategies, reserving space, driving range setup, etc.) for the purpose ensuring the availability of items while meeting grant/program guidelines
• Instructs students (e.g. car control, defensive driving strategies, handling emergencies, driving in adverse conditions, auto safety, etc.) for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road and according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment
• Participates in a variety of trainings, meetings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares teaching materials, documents and a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. grades, attendance, pass/fail reports) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress while proving necessary information to appropriate parties
• Reports incidents for the purpose of providing appropriate time and/or schedule for drivers training

Competencies

• Conflict resolution skills
• Driving skills
• Skill in the use of computer and job related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Ability to develop lesson outlines and materials
• Ability to present subject matter clearly and concisely
• Ability to administer tests and evaluate student progress
• Ability to plan and manage projects
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is typically performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Work is also performed in a Driver Education equipped vehicle, which would require sitting for extended periods. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 25 pounds. The ability to speak clearly, hear and understand at a normal conversational level is required. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and a GED or high school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

A background in driver’s education which includes a combination of classroom, driving range and over-the road instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle

Conditions of Employment

• Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided online training and passing the Driver Training Instructor examination on the content of Joshua’s Law, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA), and the Georgia driver’s manual
• Undergo a motor vehicle records check and meet the driving standards established in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Driver Qualification Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements
• Undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements
• Undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service as a Driver Training Instructor
• Undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. No benefits.

Employment Policy

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. For nondiscrimination information, please contact: Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [e-mail] Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [e-mail] Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [e-mail] coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572. All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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